Mari Kushakova - UI/UX Designer

Q: Where is Mari based?

Mari is based in Warsaw, Poland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Mari speak?

Mari speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), Ukrainian (Native), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mari have?

Mari has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Mari has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Mari may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mari's latest experience?

Mari's most recent position is UI/UX Designer at What’s the Deal? .

Q: What companies has Mari worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mari has worked for What’s the Deal? , myMarketing.io , The Gift Group , ZIMA UX, UI & Design Strategy , and PopReach Games .

Q: Which industries is Mari most experienced in?

Mari is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Advertising , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing . Mari also has some experience in Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Mari most experienced in?

Mari is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Research and Development (R&D) . Mari also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Mari worked in recently?

Mari has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Advertising , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas has Mari worked in recently?

Mari has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Warsaw, Poland

Experience

Feb 2024 - Jan 2025

1 year

Canada

UI/UX Designer

What’s the Deal?

Redesigned the platform’s UI, improving user retention by 30% and reducing bounce rates by 25%
Introduced Figma–based collaborative workflows, reducing design iteration time by 40% and accelerating developer handoff
Developed a comprehensive design system that streamlined workflows and ensured brand consistency across web and mobile applications

May 2023 - Dec 2023

8 months

Ottawa, Canada

UI/UX/Graphic Designer

myMarketing.io

Developed graphic elements for visual communication media, including collateral, branding, identity, packaging, retail scape, and large format graphics
Collaborated with the marketing team to design email newsletters for Ontario region, sent to over 10,000 potential customers
Produced up to 15 engaging social media posts per week for four companies using Figma and Adobe Photoshop, contributing to a 40% growth in social media followers
Developed UI for corporate web pages and product mobile applications
Utilized WordPress, Elementor, Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, Trello, and Webflow

May 2023 - Aug 2023

4 months

Toronto, Canada

UI/UX Designer

The Gift Group

Achieved revenue growth in five e-commerce projects through successful strategies based on comprehensive UX research and A/B testing insights
Engineered highly impactful UI designs for pages, consistently yielding exceptional conversion rates
Awarded EXAW 2022 2nd place for building an amazing experience and research process for Deliver In Person

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

6 months

Poland

UI Designer

ZIMA UX, UI & Design Strategy

Focused on design and prototyping mobile and desktop solutions for Deliver In Person applications
Developed innovative UI designs for multiple software applications
Performed A/B testing on different UI versions to determine optimal results
Worked closely with stakeholders from concept through completion
Analyzed customer feedback to improve user experience across devices

May 2021 - Apr 2023

2 years

Canada

Product Designer/Illustrator

PopReach Games

Created and optimized over 100 vector illustrations with Figma and Adobe Illustrator for Peak’s Brain Training app online content
Contributed to an 18% increase in player engagement by developing 40 in-game achievements and badges with Figma
Collaborated with developers and project managers to implement new features and enhancements, resulting in consistent 20% revenue growth every three months and an 8% increase in new user acquisition monthly

May 2021 - Feb 2023

1 year 10 months

Poland

UI/UX Designer

Scalac

Established and led design for Teamy.ai, creating, documenting, and distributing a unified set of guidelines, toolkit, and accessible components for web and mobile products
Created wireframes, storyboards, and site maps to define application and website structure
Designed GUI elements such as menus, tabs, widgets, and forms
Conducted usability tests to identify design issues
Analyzed customer feedback data to inform product improvements

Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

5 months

Poland

Graphic Designer

RADNA Agency

Collaborated with an external marketing firm to create graphics for social media campaigns, generating over $57,000 in new revenue
Led design, development, and printing of an experimental direct-mail flyer for PKP, increasing responses by 4x
Designed and produced art and copy layouts for visual communication media, including collateral, branding, identity, packaging, retail scape, and large format graphics

Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

5 months

United States

UI/UX/Graphic Designer

Ads4Earth

Designed brand identity, logo, and visual guidelines for cohesive brand presence
Created mobile app UI/UX, improving user engagement and navigation (Charity App – Help Earth)
Developed marketing materials to drive user acquisition in collaboration with the marketing team
Led startup branding and product design, shaping the platform’s user experience

Aug 2015 - Present

10 years 8 months

Warsaw, Poland

UI/UX/Graphic Designer

Sole Proprietorship

Wireframing
Design thinking
Rapid prototyping
User experience research
Production layout
Usability testing
Developed over 120 web pages, four CRM systems, more than 100 logotypes, over 40 brand guides, and 10 mobile apps
Provided UI/UX and graphic design services for ISAIC (University of Alberta), Windowmart (Edmonton, AB), Dony’a Ukraine’s Kitchen (Edmonton, Alberta), and Infinite Marketing (clients: Scott Builders, Stollery, CDI, and others worldwide)
Redesigned and added pages, moderated content for [link] and [link] using Webflow
Advertising understanding
Digital marketing
Branding and logo design

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (10.5 years), Advertising (10.5 years), Media and Entertainment (10.5 years), and Retail (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Advertising

Media and Entertainment

Retail

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (10.5 years), Marketing (10.5 years), Research and Development (10.5 years), and Information Technology (0.5 years).

Product Development

Marketing

Research and Development

Information Technology

Summary

Experienced UI/UX Designer with 8 years of expertise in creating intuitive, interactive user experiences. Skilled in delivering comprehensive design solutions for corporate clients, combining technical proficiency, attention to detail, and a strong grasp of evolving design trends to drive business success. 10 years in marketing and graphic design.

Skills

Wireframin
Design Thinkin
User Experienc
Production Layout
Usability Testin
Rapid Prototypin
Visual Desig
Advertising Understandin
Digital Marketin
Branding & Logo
Complex Problem-solving
Ux Research
Interaction Design
Product Management
Usability Testing
Branding
Color Theory
Typography
Sketc
Adobe X
Figm
Invisio
Wordpress/elemento
Adobe Creative Suit
Mir
Trell
Webflow

Languages

Russian

Native

Ukrainian

Native

English

Advanced

Polish

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Sep 2001 - Jun 2005

NIMA, Nederlands Instituut voor Marketing

Bachelor in Business Economics · Business Economics · Kyiv, Ukraine

Certifications & licenses

Discover & Validate (Business startup development)

Excel (Different UI/UX sources)

Edmonton Unlimited

Foundations Of User Experience (UX) Design

Google

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mari based?

Mari is based in Warsaw, Poland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Mari speak?

Mari speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), Ukrainian (Native), English (Advanced), Polish (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Mari have?

Mari has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Mari has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Mari may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mari be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mari would be well-suited for roles such as: UI/UX Designer, UI/UX/Graphic Designer, UI Designer.

What is Mari's latest experience?

Mari's most recent position is UI/UX Designer at What’s the Deal?.

What companies has Mari worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mari has worked for What’s the Deal?, myMarketing.io, The Gift Group, ZIMA UX, UI & Design Strategy, and PopReach Games.

Which industries is Mari most experienced in?

Mari is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Advertising, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Mari also has some experience in Retail.

Which business areas is Mari most experienced in?

Mari is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Research and Development (R&D). Mari also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Mari worked in recently?

Mari has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Advertising, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Mari worked in recently?

Mari has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Mari's education?

Mari holds a Bachelor in Business Economics from NIMA, Nederlands Instituut voor Marketing.

Does Mari have any certificates?

Mari has 3 certificates. These include: Discover & Validate (Business startup development), Excel (Different UI/UX sources), and Foundations Of User Experience (UX) Design.

What is the availability of Mari?

Mari is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Mari?

Mari's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.